People living in Sefton have been warned about health effects following the fire that started in a scrapyard in Kirkdale over the weekend.
The fire raged on over night after breaking out on Saturday September 26 at around 10.30pm
The fumes from the fire could be smelt across Sefton, even as far as Formby and Southport.
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Sefton Council have now issued advice if people are concerned they may have have suffered "ill effects" from the incident.
At the time residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed on Saturday night and Sunday.
MySefton website wrote: "Sefton Council is reminding anyone concerned they may be experiencing ill effects from the scrapyard fire, in Liverpool’s Kirkdale area, they should dial NHS 111 for advice.
"During the fire, which broke out on Saturday night, people living in the vicinity were advised to keep windows and doors shut and keep medication for existing conditions close."
Although the fire didn't start in the Sefton area, the council recognises the fumes and smoke spread across the region.
A Sefton Council spokesperson said: “While the location of the site was not in Sefton, we appreciate that smoke and fumes do not respect borders and wanted to make sure that any of our residents concerned about the after-effects of the fire know where to find advice.”
Crews worked through the night as the response continued to be stepped up, with 15 fire engines and 3 aerial appliances in attendance by 2am.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said there are two main seats of fire, with one affecting an area of 50 x 20 metres and another involving around 150 scrap cars.
The spokesperson continued: “We understand that thanks to the weekend’s efforts by Mersey Fire & Rescue Service, the fire is now completely extinguished, which is good news and the agencies involved will be reviewing the incident.
“Anyone concerned about the after-effects of the fire should initially visit www.111.nhs.uk or if you do not have access to the internet call 111 for help and advice about their symptoms.”
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